FARM BUDDIES Limited Edition Mini Sessions { Winston Salem Kids Photography }

It's back!

FARM BUDDIES Limited Edition Mini Sessions!




Saturday, March 5th, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ONE DAY ONLY!Appointments are VERY limited (we only have 8 available!) for this limited edition theme.

This is an outdoor photography session featuring a LIVE baby goat (provided by our wonderful friends at Buffalo Creek Farm). We recommend overalls and bare feet for this session.

Suggested for children ages 6 months (sitting up) to 6 years.
Session fee is $35 for one child, $5 per additional child in the same session.

Call the studio today at 336.575.7088 to book your session before they're all gone!

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S for Smiley! { Winston Salem Baby Photographer }

What a happy baby!

Tiny little "S" was FULL of smiles for her three month session! She even "coo-ed" a few times! She was willing to wear whatever hat we put on her, and even put up with a couple of wardrobe changes. She had the most BEAUTIFUL big, brown eyes, and a head full of hair!







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M & B's Maternity Session { Winston Salem Maternity Photography }

"M" was such a beautiful mama! We shot her maternity session along with her son, little "A" at the same time. He started out shy, so I got some REALLY cute shots of him peeking out from behind mom and dad :) We went outside and let him play for a bit, and he had a blast running and hiding from dad. Little "A" had a mean growl - I'm guessing since one of his favorite things is dinosaurs!







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Sassy Little "E" { Winston Salem Child Photographer }

What a fun session! Sassy little "E" was so much fun! She got to play dress-up in several adorable outfits, and had a tea party with Monkey :) I even got to use a new prop that I picked up at the end of fall - a purple parasol! I got so many beautiful shots with little "E" - she's a natural! Busy as a bug, little "E" was a fun, energetic little 18 month old, so we had to bribe her with candy (bribery gets you everywhere, sometimes!)...and my husband made a new best friend!







Love this little outfit? Check out Erin Thompson's custom designs at http://dinnertimechimes.net or http://www.facebook.com/DinnerTimeChimes to see more adorable outfits like this and custom onesies, lovey blankets and other gorgeous baby goodies!

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WHWT 2010 - Looking Back { Winston Salem Pet Photography }

I thought I would share the slideshow from last year's Warm Hearts for Wagging Tails pet charity event. We collected over 350 pounds of pet food and treats (and even a couple chew toys!) for homeless pets in local shelters. It was a CRAZY two days - we photographed 37 dogs in two days, one of the days we had NO power thanks to an ice storm, and finished both days covered in hair and doggy kisses. I wouldn't have it any other way :) This year we hope to collect even more food! Show your support by stopping by with a 20 pound or larger bag of pet food and receive a complimentary 15 minute pet session. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and share us with your friends, follow us on Twitter and check our website for updates. Appointments are already filling up, so call the studio to get yours at 336.575.7088!



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Warm Hearts for Wagging Tails { Winston Salem Pet Photographer }

Lend a helping paw at our 2nd annual Warm Hearts for Wagging Tails pet charity event! Last year we photographed 37 dogs in two days and collected over 350 pounds of dog food for local shelters - this year we hope to collect even MORE!




The condition of today's economy isn't only affecting humans. It's also leaving thousands of pets (and homeless animals) hungry and on the streets. Shelters are overflowing and pet owners are being forced to give up their best friends. What can you do to help?

We know money is tight right now, so we're offering FREE SESSIONS to raise our paws for a cause.

Bring a 20 pound or larger bag of dog food or cat food to this very special event and receive a FREE Pet Portrait Session and special package pricing for your favorite furry friend! We will also HAPPILY accept unopened treats and chew toys for pets in need.

Sessions last 15 minutes and are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, so call us at 336.575.7088 to schedule yours today before they're all gone!

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Little "J" at 8 Months { Winston Salem Baby Photography }

Sweet little "J" came in for his 8 month session...and he was all over the place! Little "J" was scooting, crawling, pulling up and standing already! He kept us busy chasing him all over the studio! I just loved his little paw print camo overalls! Sooo cute! I love this age - babies are beginning to try to talk, play and start developing all the characteristics of their personality :)





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Tips on Choosing a Wedding Photographer { Winston Salem Wedding Photography }

Hi Guys! I wanted to blog a bit about something I came across while playing with my keywords in Google Adwords.

I was tweaking my keywords (which are the words people enter into the search box on Google's main page to find things they are looking for), and was looking to see some of the recent searches people had entered when searching for local wedding photographers and BANG! I saw something that shocked me!

Someone had searched "$200.00 Wedding Photographer in Winston Salem"!

This inspired me to blog on the subject for a bit and give the future brides out there some tips on choosing their wedding photographer.

1. Be Picky! It is OKAY to be picky when you are choosing your photographer! Actually, choose several and "interview" them or consult with them to make sure that you are compatible. I always try to get to know my clients and make sure our personalities are compatible. During your consult, your photographer should also ask questions and get all of your wedding information from you. Ask for references from past weddings they have shot, and follow-up on them! Most past clients will be happy to give their HONEST opinion of their experience with the photographer - good OR bad.

2. Their Work. View your photographer's online portfolio and ask to see a hard copy of their portfolio when you meet in person. They should have no issues with showing you a hard copy. Be sure that you like your photographer's style - if you don't, then keep looking for a photographer whose style you DO like. This is the photographer's ONE CHANCE to capture your memories and if their style and your style conflict, then you are going to be stuck with a lot of images that won't represent you or your special day. Make sure your photographer will capture images of your dress, your bouquet, your shoes, ALL the details that you have poured your heart into over the past year of planning.

3. Price. I can't stress this enough. PLEASE DON'T choose your photographer SOLELY on the price of their services. I have seen TOO many horror photos and heard too many stories about how people have shopped by price and got exactly what they paid for. I understand that prices vary based on location of the studio, but $200.00 for a full day of photography, including a high-resolution CD of images? Keep in mind that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

4. Products. Ask to see samples of your photographer's products, albums, canvases or anything else that you are interested in purchasing. They should be happy to show them to you and explain all of the options to you. Ask which lab they outsource to, and make sure it's a professional lab. If they are sending your images to a consumer lab or drugstore, the quality will suffer, and you will not be happy with the final result. Your photographer should offer complete image finishing, not just shoot-and-burn un-edited images straight out of the camera to a CD for you.

5. Contract. This is the biggie! Don't be afraid to sign a contract with the photographer you choose. Be afraid NOT to! The contract binds both of you to the transaction, so you can feel relieved and not have to worry about them showing up on your wedding day.


In conclusion, please find a photographer whose work you LOVE, even if you have to pay more for them. Your wedding photography is truly an investment, and you have to solely rely on this person to capture your memories of the day.

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Happy New Year...And a special offer for January :-)

Happy New Year everyone!

We had a WONDERFUL and AMAZING year in 2010, met lots of new clients, got to spend time with current clients and got so many beautiful shots. I want to personally say THANK YOU to all of our clients. Our studio has grown SO much in the past year - without you guys we wouldn't be here! My dream of owning my own studio has become a reality - and my husband was able to leave his full time job in August of 2010 and join me full time here at the studio. It's so wonderful to be able to do something that you love to do and meet so many wonderful people (and animals!) in the process. I have also made lots of FRIENDS, not just gained clients, and have really enjoyed sharing special moments of your lives with you and capturing your most precious memories!

Things are finally slowing down a little and we are slowly getting everything caught up at the studio. We are working on lots of FUN promotions for 2011, updating the website and galleries, and scouting out new locations for shoots, plus browsing antique stores for new props! This is a fun time of year for us because we get to literally plan out the whole year of promotions and limited edition themes, design our postcards and fliers, go prop shopping and update our website with our break after the Christmas rush!

On a personal note...we FINALLY have our bathroom renovated! We are just finishing the details and it will be complete! Our studio has been chaotic since we started on it. Once I get the finishing touches done, I promise to post pics!

{ JANUARY'S SPECIAL OFFER }




NOW on to the special offer for January :-) Now through January 31st, receive 24 custom designed mini valentines with your order of $150 or more. There are four cute designs to choose from!

Winter Wonderland Sessions and Ordering Deadlines

Wow! What a busy holiday season! This month has seriously FLOWN by. I am yet to do my own Christmas shopping, and we're finally down to wallpapering our bathroom and the tile will be installed this Wednesday! We've been so swamped with work, and working on the bathroom, that I haven't had a lot of time to blog! Sorry guys! I hope that you have been keeping up with our Facebook page - we post there daily with lots of previews from sessions we're working on, studio news and happenings, and other fun stuff. Once the holiday rush is over, we will be back to posting previews on our blog, too.

I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to post some deadlines for ordering and the holidays.

{ WINTER WONDERLAND } We have just 5 more days of our fun Winter Wonderland Limited Edition mini sessions that have falling snow and a surprise visit from Santa. The sessions end on 12/15 to allow enough time for editing and ordering before Christmas. Sessions are booked from 10am-4pm daily.

{ ORDERING DEADLINES } This is a particular thing that I want to update everyone on. I'm sure you know that custom products (such as Holiday cards, collages, Accordion Albums, and Storybooks/Brag Books) DO take a couple of days for creation, editing, proofing and making changes, etc. These customized products HAVE TO BE FINALIZED and sent to print by Friday, December 17th in order to get them back before Christmas.

All other prints and mounted prints must be ordered by Monday, December 20th in order to get them back before Christmas.